KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Recently released court documents are giving the public more insight into the genesis of charges filed against now-suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Lopez is currently facing racketeering charges connected to an alleged $21 million illegal gambling operation that he is accused of profiting from before and after he became sheriff.
“Marcos Lopez initially joined the operation in exchange for political campaign contributions and personal payments,” an arrest warrant in the case said. “Your Affiant learned that Marcos Lopez pledged to use his anticipated position as the elected Osceola County Sheriff to shield the enterprise from law enforcement scrutiny.”…